Featuring an intimate fusion of natural piano and strings, with vocals that follow a long-form melody through moments of brightness and uncertainty alike, Presence gathers enchanting momentum, connecting for its humanity and heart in the way that much of the new album intends to do.
Alt Folk
Playful and imaginative music, lyrics simply listing amidst a clean mix of quirky guitar, bass and voice. Michele Ocean continues to carve out a distinct catalogue of original music, with the characterful single Fly Dandelion.
Born out of a genuine need for the cathartic process of making heartfelt music – Francis’ Scream writes songs from a place of authenticity and struggle, and delivers them with an air of organic folk-pop that’s both acoustic and vocally distinct.
Brand new music from Gloucestershire’s best band of 2023 – the iconic Saint Senara bring through an intoxicating fusion of delicacy and depth, with the storytelling theatrics and bold performative flair of Lost Lisa Marie.
Stunning soul-rock and blues vocals passionately guide us, as Dan Millson carves out the classic blues-folk stomp and story of Saint Peter.
From folk pop softness to Johnny Cash confidence and grit, the style of Allan J rings loud as consistently unique for this release. The set-up and production, the lyrics and melodic meandering, the voice itself, all leans in the direction of something both original and inspiring, and fittingly, that’s also the essence of the song itself.
Built around acoustic guitars, humble keys and cinematic whistles, the music presents with a mildly cinematic aura, but proceeds to offer characterful vocals both delicate and distinct, as we explore the intricacies and depths of the song’s inspiration.
Introducing an established, stylish and evocative debut – songwriter and artist Aaron Molyneaux (Aaron M) captivates within moments, for the unique vocal depth, melodic swoon, and lyrical substance of Blue Avenue.
Established songwriter and distinct artist John Consalvo has written one of the most original and compelling Christmas songs of our time.
Turn the volume up, not simply for the boldness of production, but for the purity of a voice and song connecting for their soulful depth and rising sense of drama and personality.
LORD & LAND meander through the space between genres, for the beautifully intoxicating, boldly original single Games in the Garden.
This is a fine example of vocal and songwriting depth that effortlessly captivates, creating a fresh space for contemplation and wonder, and utilising just a few humble traits from the likes of folk and gospel music to really light up that approach.
Sometimes it feels like modern music is in a rush to connect – like it has to be, because attention spans won’t stand for anything else. Real art isn’t made that way though, music neither. It emerges from a creative space of contemplation and expression, a desire to understand either oneself or the world at large.